Polaris Q4000 Pool Cleaner: Quick Start Guide

This guide provides essential installation and start-up instructions for the Polaris Q4000 automatic pool cleaner. For complete installation and troubleshooting, please refer to the full manual available online.

1. Prepare the Pool

Instructions:

1. Turn on the filtration pump and allow it to prime.
2. Turn on the booster pump and flush plumbing lines for 5 minutes.
3. Turn off both pumps.

2. Install Universal Wall Fitting (UWF)

Components:

• a - Cleaner Body
• b - Filter Canister - All-Purpose Debris
• c - Hose Assembly
• d - In-Line Filter Assembly
• e - Quick Disconnect
• f - Pressure Relief Valve
• g - Universal Wall Fitting (UWF®)
• h - Restrictor Disks (Blue and Red)
• i - Hose Nuts
• j - Feed Hose Connector
• k - Hose Floats
• l - Hose Swivels

Instructions:

1. Remove the UWF (g) from the Quick Disconnect (e).
2. Thread the UWF (g), with the blue restrictor disk (h) in place, into the dedicated cleaner return line.
3. Attach the Quick Disconnect (e) and hose to the UWF (g). Turn clockwise then pull away to secure.

3. Adjust Hose Length

Instructions:

1. With the hose assembly (c) connected at the cleaner return line, extend the end of the hose to the farthest point of the pool. Do not include steps or seating areas.
2. The end of the hose should be within 6 inches (15 cm), longer or shorter, of the farthest point.
   • If the hose is too short, add a feed hose section with floats, a swivel, and two hose nuts, available from a local Polaris dealer. Adjust to proper length.
3. Cut the hose so that it is within 6 inches (15 cm) of the farthest point.

4. Connect Hose Fitting and Adjust Floats

Instructions:

1. Place the hose nut (i) onto the end of the feed hose connector (j).
2. Push the hose assembly (c) onto the feed hose connector (j). Water can be used to lubricate the hose.
3. Securely tighten the hose nut (i) onto the hose assembly (c).
4. Position the first float (k) up against the feed hose connector (j) and then space hose floats 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) apart.

5. Assemble the Cleaner

Instructions:

1. Attach the feed hose connector (j) to the cleaner.
2. Confirm the first hose float (k) is positioned against the feed hose connector (j).
3. Submerge the cleaner and allow it to sink to the bottom of the pool.

6. Check for Proper Wheel RPM

Instructions:

1. Turn on the filtration pump and allow it to prime.
2. Turn on the booster pump; the cleaner will begin to move.
3. With both pumps on, pull the cleaner to the waterline and keep it submerged.
   • CAUTION: Always lift the cleaner using the handle and take care to avoid possible hair entanglement when leaning over. The Polaris® logo latch is not a handle.
   • NOTE: Keep the cleaner submerged for accurate wheel speed counting.
4. Using the Polaris logo on the left-front wheel as a reference, count wheel revolutions (RPM) for 1 minute. If wheels change direction during timing, start over.
5. The target wheel speed is 28 to 32 RPM. If wheel speed is not in the target range, refer to Section 7, "Adjust Wheel Speed."

7. Adjust Wheel Speed

Flow Direction: Ensure the flow direction arrow [flow direction arrow] on the hose is towards the cleaner.

Troubleshooting for < 28 RPM:

• Check the filter screen in the in-line filter assembly (d) for debris that restricts water flow.
• Clean the skimmer, filter, and pump basket, clearing debris that restricts water flow.
• Check the hoses and connections for leaks that cause loss of water pressure.
• Check hose swivels (l) for excessive leaking or spraying.
• Verify the flow direction arrow [flow direction arrow] is toward the cleaner.

Troubleshooting for > 32 RPM:

• Replace the blue restrictor disk (h) with the red restrictor disk (h).
• Loosen the pressure relief valve (f) until proper RPM is reached.

8. Fine Tuning

The thrust jet powers the direction of the cleaner. The factory position is three (3) o'clock, but depending on the pool, other thrust jet positions may be helpful to improve cleaner coverage.

If needed, use a tool to loosen the square nut, fine-tune the thrust jet, and then tighten to secure.

9. Maintenance

Cleaning the Filter Canister

Instructions:

1. Press the lid release latch.
2. Lift the handle to remove the filter canister.
3. Press the filter cover release to remove the filter canister.
4. Empty debris and rinse the filter canister with fresh water.

Cleaning the In-Line Filter Screen

Instructions:

1. Loosen the in-line filter cap.
2. Separate the in-line filter body from the filter cap.
3. Remove the filter screen.
4. Rinse with fresh water.

Important Warnings

Vinyl Liner Pool Caution

CAUTION: USE OF A POLARIS Q4000 IN A VINYL LINER POOL. Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool toys, floats, fountains, chlorine dispensers, and automatic pool cleaners. Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush. Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool. Zodiac Pool Systems LLC and its affiliates and subsidiaries are not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners.

General Operation Warning

WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not handle the cleaner while it is operating, except when checking wheel RPM. Always remove the cleaner before swimmers enter the pool.

Contact and Support

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
2882 Whiptail Loop # 100
Carlsbad, CA 92010
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.com

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.
2-3365 Mainway
Burlington, ON L7M 1A6
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.ca

Zodiac Pool Care Europe
ZA de la Balme - BP 42
31450 Belberaud FRANCE
PolarisPool.eu

Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 7238, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
ABN: 87 002 641 965
1300 763 021 | PolarisPool.com.au

Fluidra NZ Ltd
13 Douglas Alexander Parade, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
NZBN: 942 903 181 70759
0800 807 665 | Fluidra.co.nz

Polaris® and the Polaris 3-wheeled cleaner design are registered trademarks of Zodiac Pool Systems LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Zodiac Pool Systems LLC.

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